Private Lessons  

Private lessons will primarily be scheduled outside of our shop hours OR at the discretion of the instructor.
​Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time -  518-861-0038 /  [email protected].  

The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $25.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $15.

Classes

Call the store (518-861-0038) to get more info or to sign up. We ask for payment prior to class to secure your spot. Most classes require a minimum of 3 students. If we do not have enough students sign up, we will refund your class fee or reschedule the class. In the event of class cancellation by The Spinning Room (due to snow or tsunami, etc.) your fee will be refunded. Some classes require a bit of "homework" beforehand, so make sure to check before coming to class. All participants need to have their materials purchased before arriving for class. More details will be given upon registration. As always, you enjoy a 10% discount on materials for all classes.

January Classes

​My Jose Hood

WHEN:  Saturdays,   January 3,      9- 11:30 am  
                      and  February 14 & 21st.      9- 10:30 am 
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE:  $ 110

A cozy winter item that is a hood and a scarf all in one! This class will meet 3 times to make this beautiful item.  There are many techniques to learn.

Materials: 
Pattern: My Jose Hood can be purchased on Ravelry or through the shop.
Yarn: approx. 700 yards aran weight yarn. Class sample was made in Plymouth Homestead.
Needles: US 8 circular (40”) for main item and US 8 dpns for i-cord. If you have an interchangeable needle set, you can start with 24” and change cords as the piece gets longer.
Notions: locking stitch marker

​HOMEWORK: Using circular needles US 8 (40") cast on 36 sts. Knit 57 rows (knit every stitch including edge stitches on every row). The first and last row is worked from the wrong side. Place a marker on the right side of the work to keep track.  

SKILL LEVEL: Student should be comfortable knitting and purling.

Jaunty (Scarf/Shawl)

WHEN:  Saturday,   January 17,     10  - 11:30 am  
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Cassidy
FEE:  $ 35

This easy shawl is very diverse! You pick the yarn weight depending on the finished product you’d like: a lightweight accessory for indoors all the way up to a nice bulky outside accessory. This shawl is a shallow triangle, knit sideways using Half-Fishermen’s Rib. 

Materials: 
Pattern: Jaunty  by Andrea Mowry can be purchased on Ravelry or through the shop.
Yarn and Needles: consult the pattern as you can choose from any weight yarn and the needles will depend on the yarn used.


​HOMEWORK: None, except to get the pattern and yarn before coming to class.

SKILL LEVEL: Student should be comfortable knitting and purling.

Needle Felted Hearts 

WHEN:  Tuesday,   January 20,     6  - 8 pm  
INSTRUCTOR: Yvette Terplak
FEE: $25 including materials

This fun project can brighten up any décor anytime of the year. Hearts can be strung together, threaded singly or hung vertically. In this class we will cover a basic needle felting technique by using a mold. All skill levels are welcome.

Materials: 
All materials will be provided. Wool roving in various colors of white, red, pink and more. 

​HOMEWORK: None.

SKILL LEVEL: Experience in needle felting not necessary.

Needle Felted Hearts 

WHEN:  Saturday,   January 24,     9:30-11:30am
INSTRUCTOR: Yvette Terplak
FEE: $25 including materials

This fun project can brighten up any décor anytime of the year. Hearts can be strung together, threaded singly or hung vertically. In this class we will cover a basic needle felting technique by using a mold. All skill levels are welcome.

Materials: 
All materials will be provided. Wool roving in various colors of white, red, pink and more. 

​HOMEWORK: None.

SKILL LEVEL: Experience in needle felting not necessary.